Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS
Geotechnics and Geohazards - Master's Programme
Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Trondheim, Norway Official degreeListed in NOKUT
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Trondheim, Norway · Accredited programme
Geotechnics and Geohazards - Master's Programme (Master's Degree) is taught at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.
Each year, natural disasters caused by geohazards result in numerous deaths and extensive damage to the environment and infrastructure worldwide. Geohazards include landslides, rockslides, avalanches, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Many lives could be saved, and massive destruction avoided if people knew more about the forecasting and prevention of geohazards. The Master’s program in Geotechnics and Geohazards provides technical and scientific knowledge related to geohazards. You will learn about the properties of soil and geotechnical materials, and how to build safely. Throughout the program, you will conduct field investigations and measurements, laboratory testing, data simulations, and risk analyses needed to find technical solutions related to geohazards and geotechnical challenges. The Master’s program in Geotechnics and Geohazards is a two-year master’s degree program taught in English at NTNU.
CityTrondheim
Credit load120 ECTS
- Living costsNOK 17,700 a month in Trondheim, rent included
- kr 212,400
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Taught in English.
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The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years · 120 ECTS and 120 ECTS.
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Taught in English.
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